John West Kemper Sr.

was born January 18, 1940. He passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 62 years; his sister Martha Ferguson (Lloyd); his children Kathleen, Kristin (Mark), Karen, Kimberly (Peter) and John Jr.; his ten beloved grandchildren and many loving relatives and friends. John graduated from University School, attended Ohio Wesleyan University, and after completing his service with the Army National Guard, he graduated from Fenn College/Cleveland State University and became a CPA. After several years in public accounting, John joined Scott and Fetzer as Controller of The Kirby Division. In 1976, John purchased his first company, Brost Foundry, and later started Avalon Precision Casting Company with his business partner Mel Kman. John was an avid boater and enjoyed piloting his own small plane, skeet shooting and golfing. He was very active in community organizations, serving in leadership positions on many Boards including Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Community West Foundation, Alzheimer's Association, Lake Ridge Academy, Non-Ferrous Founders Society and Pilgrim St. Paul Lutheran Church. John was a Past Commodore of the Cleveland Yachting Club and a Past President of Westwood Country Club. Visitation will take place on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Busch Funeral Home, 21369 Center Ridge Rd. Rocky River from 2pm-4pm and 5pm-8pm. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 27993 Detroit Rd., Westlake, beginning at 11am. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Kemper House Memory Care Fund/Community West Foundation (21851 Center Ridge Rd. #408, Rocky River, OH 44116) or The Kemper Coronary Unit at Fairview Hospital Cleveland Clinic (18101 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111). (440) 333-9774 www.buschcares.com